Developer Advocate

Location: Bethesda

Compensation: $120,000 - $135,000 / year

About the role

Brivo is looking for a technically sharp, process-minded Developer Advocate to own our API certification program. In this role, you'll be the bridge between Brivo's API platform and the tech partners who build on it, validating that their integrations meet our technical standards before they go live. You will work hands-on with partner code and test results, while also managing the certification pipeline end-to-end, coordinating with engineering, and improving the program itself over time. This position is based at our headquarters in Bethesda, MD, and requires the ability to work on-site.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to technical expert our partners and customers turn to when integrating with Brivo's API
• Develop and maintain sample apps, AI skills, and API documentation that developers actually want to use
• Own the API certification program end-to-end, from intake through sign-off, to ensure our customers have access to reliable, highly performant integrations
• Partner directly with engineering to flag API gaps, identify enhancements, and surface insights through certification, giving you a real voice in the platform's roadmap
• Use AI-assisted development and agentic tools to speed up code review, testing, and documentation, building the workflow the way you'd want it, not the way it's always been done
• Perform hands-on validation of new API endpoints, admin portal tools, and developer dashboard capabilities prior to release

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in a developer-facing role such as developer relations, technical support engineering, solutions engineering, or software development
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
• Demonstrated ability to use AI-assisted development tools, agentic workflows (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor), and AI-related integration standards (e.g., MCP)
• Proficiency reading and writing code in at least one modern language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Node.js, Java)
• Solid understanding of REST APIs, webhooks, and authentication schemes (OAuth 2.0, API keys)
• Experience with API testing tools (Postman, Insomnia) and debugging integration issues
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and issue tracking tools (Jira, Asana, or similar)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to varied audiences
• Ability to manage multiple partner relationships and certification requests at the same time
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with engineering, product, and external partners
• Detail-oriented with a strong process and quality mindset

Nice-to-have skills

• Prior experience in API integration, certification, or partner onboarding programs
• Experience with API documentation tools (Swagger/OpenAPI, Redoc, Readme.io)
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines or automated testing frameworks
• Experience in physical security, IoT, or access control industries

Benefits

• Competitive medical, vision, and dental plans (including company-offset premiums)
• 401k with company match
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Premium onsite experience featuring communal meals, recurring social events, and fully stocked workspaces

About Us

Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks have come together to create a category-defining, cloud-first platform at the intersection of AI and the physical world. Our mission is simple and ambitious: to make physical spaces safer, smarter, and more autonomous—from single-site businesses to global enterprises. As the unified global leaders in cloud-based access control and video surveillance, we provide a comprehensive digital foundation for the built environment. By combining Brivo’s pioneering building access platform with Eagle Eye’s AI-powered video management system (VMS), we have created a system of intelligence that protects over 600 million square feet across 90+ countries. Every door, camera, and credential in our ecosystem acts as a real-time sensor, leveraging AI to prevent incidents, improve operations, and enable entirely new workflows across sectors, including commercial real estate, retail, healthcare, education, and critical infrastructure.

With a global footprint spanning headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, and Austin, Texas, and international offices in Amsterdam, London, Bangalore, and Tokyo, we are leveraging our open APIs and cyber-secure cloud infrastructure to reshape the future of physical security.